How to pronounce overman
Say it like OH-ver-mun. Overman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-mun.
What does overman mean?
- A person who supervises others; a supervisor, especially in a mine.
- A man with great powers; a superman.
- To provide with too many personnel; overstaff.
Where does overman come from?
From Middle English overman (“a superior; leader; master”).
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Questions about saying overman
How do you pronounce overman?
Say OH-ver-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overman?
Overman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · mun.
Is overman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊvəmən/ (OH-vuh-mun).